Quiz #1 - Causes of the U.S. Mexican War

What was one of the main causes of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Dispute over the Oregon Territory

• Dispute over the Texas border

• Dispute over the Louisiana Purchase

• Dispute over the Florida border

Which river did the United States claim as the Texas-Mexico border, leading to conflict?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Missouri River

What was the Mexican viewpoint regarding the Texas border?

• They agreed with the U.S. claim of the Rio Grande as the border.

• They believed the border was the Nueces River.

• They thought the border was the Mississippi River.

• They had no opinion on the border.

Which U.S. President was in office during the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James K. Polk

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

What was one of the key battles of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Battle of Yorktown

Which battle marked the end of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Chapultepec

• Battle of Veracruz

• Battle of Buena Vista

Which of the following was a major point of conflict between the U.S. and Mexico before the war?

• Trade agreements

• Religious differences

• Territorial disputes

• Language barriers

Who was the Mexican President during the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Porfirio Díaz

• Benito Juárez

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Vicente Fox

Which U.S. General led troops to victory in several key battles during the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Zachary Taylor

• George Washington